At its January 2014 Board meeting, the Mid Essex CCG agreed restriction prescribing policies for infant milks and gluten free foods. The final policies can be viewed on their public website.https://www.midessexccg.nhs.uk It was agreed that existing patients would be given notice of the change when they next submit their repeat prescription request, with the effect that patients/parents will have at least one month’s notice of the change. The policies will apply to new patients/parents with immediate effect. Patients/parents can be go to the public CCG website to view the policies, and can raise any concerns through PALS. Their web address is https://www.midessexccg.nhs.uk/get-involved/pals and their phone number is 01245 459 459 A copy of the restriction policy can be read here: Gluten free food policy Jan 2014 v6[1].pdf
